Here’s a thought…
“Donald Trump’s name appears in the Epstein files more than Jesus Christ’s name appears in the Bible.”
JACK COCCHIARELLA
Letter to Editor | Haffner has been there, knows how to do it
-- from Winnie Adams -- Poke Haffner spent 35 years of her law career in Alaska. The last 4 years were devoted to representing the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. In Alaska many places cannot be reached except by air travel. This work gave her a profound respect
Letter to Editor | Ayers has abiding love for Orcas
-- from John Mazzarella, MD -- Greg Ayers, a very respected colleague, is totally qualified to be a Port Commissioner. He combines keen analytical insights with years of business experience. Perhaps most important is his abiding love for Orcas Island which will guide his recommendations and decisions. This unique fellow
Letter to Editor | Open letter to Council re: vacation rentals
-- from David Turnoy -- Dear County Council Members Hughes, Stephens, and Watson: I am a resident and homeowner on Orcas Island writing to you today about the vacation rental issue. As I am sure you are aware, more vacation rentals are becoming available each year, especially here on Orcas Island. While
Letter to Editor | Here’s my list of ‘won’ts’ for Port Commission
-- from Mia Kartiganer -- In my campaign I have tried to stay focused on the positive steps we can take for the benefit of our community, economy, and environment. Much like the intention of a master plan, I am focused on the future, the future of possibility and the
Scariest spot on Orcas is Museum’s ‘Boo Seum’ for your Halloween treats, tricks
-- from Nancy Ayer -- Have you been yet to the BOO SEUM on North Beach? It’s not to be missed! It’s the Halloween place to be! There you will find all things Halloween…from a talking skeleton to witches crawling up the walls, and even a live pumpkin who walks
Trumpet wizard to preview new album release on Orcas
Friday, November 1, 7 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Charlie Porter -- Hailed as a wizard of the trumpet by DownBeat magazine, acclaimed trumpeter/composer (and former Orcas resident) Charlie Porter is coming to the Orcas Grange on November 1, as part of a north-west album release tour. Come celebrate the Orcas
Health Care District meeting venue has changed for tonight
-- from Anne Presson for Orcas Island Health Care District -- IMPORTANT UPDATE ON HEALTH CARE DISTRICT’S 10/28 SPECIAL MEETING: Due to an unexpected issue with the heat at Orcas Center, tonight’s Town Hall meeting on the Future of Health Care on Orcas will now be held at the Orcas Fire
Veggie Potluck coming up
Sunday, November 3, 6 p.m., Orcas Christian School -- from Lili Hein -- This monthly gathering is on the first Sunday of every month, celebrating a compassionate, healthy and sustainable plant-based lifestyle. Join in lively conversation, get inspired, learn something new, and enjoy yummy food. The potlucks are at Orcas Christian
How to write a letter to an elected official
-- from David Turnoy -- Things to do: Use Proper Salutation: Dear County Council Members Hughes, Stephens, and Watson.State your purpose: Calling for a moratorium on vacation rental permits while this subject is being studied, or another specific action.Make your letter personal: Relate actual effects of vacation rentals on your
Work Group: Moving forward on short term vacation rentals
-- from The Vacation Rental Work Group -- Over 100 people attended the October 23 community meeting on vacation rentals held in the school cafeteria. The meeting focused primarily on how to move forward in addressing the issue of unlimited vacation rental growth. At the September 25 community meeting a
Kruse Reviews | This America: The Case for the Nation
-- book review by Jens Kruse -- In May of 2019, a mere eight months after the publication of her monumental history of the United States, These Truths (which I recently reviewed in this space: orcasissues.com/kruse-reviews-these-truths-by-jill-lepore/), Jill Lepore followed up with This America. The Case for the Nation. If you
WSF protects orca through publicly-available app
-- from Tara Lee for Governor Inslee's Office -- While protecting Southern Resident orcas will require a variety of tools and approaches, Washington State Ferries plans to contribute by bringing tech out on the water. One of the newest tools is an online system through WSF that exchanges real-time information
Letter to Editor | Thanks to all our Orca Recovery Day volunteers
-- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- We want to thank everyone who came out and celebrated Orca Recovery Day with us last Saturday. Our October 19 celebrations spanned two islands, with approximately 50 volunteers coming together to support natural areas and the endangered Southern Resident
Letter to Editor | Support local agriculture with YES vote on Prop. 2
-- from Lerner Limbach -- As a long-time islander, and a current property owner, I strongly support Proposition 2, which provides much needed stability to many important island programs. I cannot imagine San Juan County without the programs that this proposition funds and I want to urge you to consider
There’s so much more to aging than meets the eye
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- My friend Daisy, who worked in hospice for many years, shared with me that most people make the greatest spiritual advancement in the last few weeks of their lives. I find that fascinating! In the book Oneness, I recently read... "Many feel a reluctance to step into
Community conversation on zero waste coming up soon
Hosted by Orcas Food Co-op and the Exchange/ORS Sunday, November 3, 1 - 4 p.m.Odd Fellows Hall -- from Sarah Benson for Orcas Food Co-op -- Join the Orcas Food Co-op and ORS/Exchange for a community conversation on what we can do to co-create a zero waste culture of empowerment
